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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.64, 9,163.88 and 3,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.64, 9,163.88 and 3,808.46 is: 5,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.64 : 9,163.88 = 3,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.64/9,163.88 = 3,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.64x = 9,163.88 × 3,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.64x = 34,900,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900,270.42/6,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.56

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